Agenda


AGENDA ESCAMBIA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD July 11, 2011–8:35 a.m. Escambia County Central Office Complex 3363 West Park Place, Room 104


1.					Call to Order.

2.					Proof of Publication.

3.					Approval of Minutes.

					A. RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Board review and approve the Meeting Summary Minutes of the June 13, 2011 Planning Board Meeting. B. Planning Board Monthly Action Follow-up Report for July 2011. C. Planning Board 6-Month Outlook for July 2011.

4.					Public Hearings.

					Comprehensive Plan Amendment- Chapter 7, "Future Land Use Element"



5.					Action/Discussion/Info Items.

					A. Discussion Item -- Subdivision Rezoning, presented by T. Lloyd Kerr, Director, Development Services B. Discussion Item -- Perdido Key Neighborhood Plan Update, presented by Annie Griffin, Perdido Key Association

6.					Public Forum.

7.					Director's Review.

8.					County Attorney's Report.

9.					Scheduling of Future Meetings.

					The next Regular Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 8, 2011 at 8:30 a.m., in the Escambia County Central Office Complex, Room 104, First Floor, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, Florida.

10.					Announcements/Communications.

11.					Adjournment.


AI-995		4.
Planning Board-Regular
Meeting Date:	07/11/2011
Issue:	Comprehensive Plan Amendment- Chapter 7, "Future Land Use Element"
From:	T. Lloyd Kerr, AICP
Organization:	Development Services

RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board review and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Future Land Use Element herein, amending Part II of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances , the Escambia County Comprehensive Plan:2030; Amending Chapter 7, “The Future Land Use Element,” to add Policy 5.4.6, establishing a process for protection and management of regionally significant natural resources within the Optional Sector Plan; Amending Policy 5.6.1 to delete certain requirements regarding conservation areas from the detailed specific area plans boundary determination analysis.
BACKGROUND:
The BCC adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and EAR based amendments on January 20, 2011. Recent changes to Chapter 163 Florida Administrative Code (FAC) and the repeal of Rule 9J-5 have necessitated amending certain comprehensive plan policies pertaining to wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas within a DSAP. This amendment will serve to further strengthen the ability to make land use decisions locally.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
No budgetary impact are anticipated as a result of the recommended Board action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The attached comprehensive plan amendment was reviewed and approved for legal sufficiency by Stephen West, Assistant County Attorney. Any suggested legal comments are attached herein with the respective ordinance to which they pertain.
PERSONNEL:
No additional personnel are required for implementation of this Ordinance.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Comprehensive Plan Section 4.07 requires public hearing review by the local planning agency (Planning Board) of any proposed amendment to the plan prior to adoption by the Board of County Commissioners in a subsequent public hearing.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon recommended approval by the Planning Board, the package is forwarded to the Department of Community Affairs(DCA) for compliance review consistent with the State Coordinated review process. Once comments are received, the Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review and adopt the amendment package. The proposed amendment was prepared in cooperation with the Development Services Department, the County Attorney’s Office and all interested citizens. The Development Services Department will ensure proper advertisement.

Attachments
Legal Approval;Draft Ordinance 1D